Aesthetics
Conveniently located to serve the areas of New York, NY
Medicine of Tomorrow is now offering innovative new aesthetic treatments that combine the intelligence of nature with advanced technologies to activate the skin’s own regenerative power!
Our novel approach targets skin health from the inside out.
Welcome to the forefront of aesthetics, where we embrace a holistic approach to beauty that harnesses the microbiome’s exquisite ability to repair the skin. Scientific studies have conclusively shown that the skin microbiome is akin to finding the “code” for skin regeneration. (1) When the skin microbiome is healthy, it can rejuvenate damaged, aging skin, reduce wrinkles, and boost collagen production, thereby turning the clock backward and changing the course of aging.
While skin aging is inevitable, it does not have to be at an accelerated pace. Today, people seek out cosmetic anti-aging treatments that claim to improve manifestations of the aging process on the skin like wrinkles, age spots, volume loss, and sagging. However, without understanding the root cause of premature aging, patients can find themselves enduring a seemingly endless cycle of procedure after procedure–without ever fully achieving the desired result.
Dr. Raphael Kellman, renowned for his expertise in the gut microbiome, has developed a topical skin microbiome restoration regimen consisting of targeted probiotics, prebiotics, and essential nutrients that will rejuvenate and augment the skin microbiome. When the skin microbiome is healthy and robust, this control center can offer remarkable results! If you are interested in revitalizing your skin in a more natural way, call Medicine of Tomorrow in New York City at (212) 717-1118 or fill out the contact form to schedule an appointment.
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Why is Our Approach Different?
Microbiome Aesthetics represents a revolutionary paradigm shift in the science of aesthetics. It stands as the pioneering Aesthetics Center capitalizing on one of the greatest medical and aesthetic discoveries in recent decades – the Microbiome.
Rather than merely treating the skin using superficial treatments and devices, Microbiome Aesthetics is the first Aesthetics Center to leverage the intelligence or “software” of the skin microbiome in order to transform the skin and actually slow the visible aging process.
Just as the gut microbiome acts as the “central control center” for an individual’s overall health, so too does the skin microbiome act as the orchestrator of the skin’s cellular health! (1)
This intricate ecosystem of bacteria on the skin exerts a profound influence. Like a skilled pianist pressing keys on the keyboard with utmost precision, the skin microbiome dynamically turns different genes on and off, wielding the power to silence those responsible for inflammation, whilst activating those that drive repair, rejuvenation, and even the regeneration of skin cells, thereby enhancing the vibrancy of the skin. It possesses the remarkable ability to enhance collagen production, increase elasticity, and diminish wrinkles from deep within.
While many others in the aesthetics industry focus on the “hardware”–using technological devices and topical treatments–these only result in temporary, limited results. Microbiome Aesthetics adds in the “software” that controls skin health, which results in deep, long-lasting changes! The combination of both the intelligence of nature and the latest aesthetic technologies leads to unparalleled results.
How Does the Skin Microbiome Impact Healing and Aging?
The microbiome has been shown to interact with the skin and modulate numerous signaling pathways involved in skin and aging – below are just a few:
- Epigenetic Regulation: The microbiome can influence gene expression via epigenetic mechanisms such as DNA methylation and histone modification. This allows the microbiome to alter the expression of genes involved in skin aging, repair, and regeneration.
- Immune Modulation: The skin microbiome directly communicates with the immune system. Dysbiosis or imbalances in the skin microbiome can negatively impact cellular and inflammatory responses, which contribute to chronic inflammation and accelerate aging. (1) Healing the microbiome balances the immune response, lowers inflammation, and stimulates skin repair and revitalization.
- Antioxidant Production: Bacteria in the skin microbiome produce antioxidant compounds that protect against oxidative stress and DNA damage – key drivers of premature skin aging. (1) By supporting the growth and vitality of these beneficial bacteria, microbiome interventions can boost antioxidant production and mitigate the effects of aging.
- Collagen Synthesis: Collagen is crucial to skin health and vibrance. The microbiome has the ability to influence collagen production in the skin. Beneficial bacteria stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen and other extracellular matrix components that support skin firmness, elasticity, and resilience.
- Neurotransmitter Signaling: The gut-skin-brain axis represents a bidirectional communication pathway between the gut microbiome, the central nervous system, and the skin. (2) Microbial metabolites and neurotransmitters produced in the gut can influence neuronal signaling in the skin, which regulates processes such as wound healing, inflammation, and tissue remodeling. (2)
- Nutrient Metabolism Metabolic Regulation: Metabolites produced by the skin microbiome, such as short-chained fatty acids (SCFAs) and vitamins can act as signaling molecules that regulate gene expression and the cellular function of the skin. Therefore, microbiome-based interventions optimize the microbiome’s metabolic capabilities to ensure adequate nutrient delivery to the skin cells, thereby promoting cellular skin repair and rejuvenation. (1)
We Need a Whole New Approach to Aging!
Our very understanding of aging is flawed! Aging implies dysfunction and deterioration; It implies a loss of vitality and a downhill loss of beauty. This is wrong. True beauty remains even as we get older–if we remain healthy and focus on establishing inner harmony, it will manifest on the skin as an alluring glow.
Research has shown that the skin microbiome plays a pivotal role in aging and the maintenance of healthy vibrant skin. (3) However, if it declines in diversity, becomes disrupted and depleted, its ability to maintain the skin’s healthy state begins to falter. Inflammation sets in, the skin loses its ability to replenish collagen and elastin, and the skin itself begins to break down. Wrinkles appear out of nowhere, the skin loses its elasticity and the aging process begins to accelerate. (3)
Microbiome Aesthetics Offerings
Medicine of Tomorrow is the FIRST Aesthetics Center to incorporate holistic and functional medicine principles to address the root causes of skin aging. Without addressing the root causes of accelerated aging, such as an unhealthy microbiome, nutrient deficiencies, hypothyroidism, and other hormone deficiencies, you will be stuck in a revolving door of repetitive aesthetic procedures and treatments, while the rapid deterioration of the skin continues to outpace any temporary benefits these treatments provide.
Medicine of Tomorrow distinguishes itself in key ways:
- We educate and empower you with knowledge, not just with regard to skin health, but overall health and wellness.
- Our approach is rooted in the conviction that, while technology can improve one’s appearance, aesthetics and wellness go hand in hand in the end.
Based on microbiome science, a field spearheaded by Dr. Kellman, Medicine of Tomorrow uses the synergy of the right probiotics and prebiotics, along with key nutrients commonly depleted in the skin, in conjunction with cutting-edge technologies, to stimulate collagen production and infuse these compounds deep into the skin microbiome. This approach offers the most advanced and effective treatments available, delivering unparalleled results!
Key Treatment Offerings
- MicroBiome Restore: We offer personalized skin rejuvenation using targeted probiotics, prebiotics, plus vitamin C in conjunction with radiofrequency (RF) microneedling, a noninvasive treatment that boosts collagen and elastin production in the skin.
- OxiTherapy: Building upon Microbiome Restore, this treatment introduces glutathione, a master antioxidant, to combat free radicals and enhance skin luminosity.
- Collagen Care: Enhance skin firmness and elasticity with collagen delivered deep into the skin through microneedling channels, promoting a youthful appearance.
- ExoIntell: Experience sophistication with this treatment, harnessing the intelligence of the microbiome and the regenerative power of exosomes for unparalleled rejuvenation and repair. Exosomes derived from stem cells, which contain 300+ trophic or growth factors, can be diffused over the outer layers of the skin through microneedling, which helps release growth factors to the skin, thereby activating the body’s natural healing abilities, including increased production of collagen, elastin, and other regenerative compounds.
Combine any of these treatments with complementary IV therapies to reduce wrinkles, boost collagen, accelerate healing, and reduce downtime after aesthetic treatments. The synergistic effect only further enhances results and accelerates regenerative power.
At Medicine of Tomorrow, we believe in the synergy of aesthetics and wellness. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the future of skin health and wellness with us!
Cost of Microbiome Aesthetics in NYC
The cost of your aesthetic treatment will depend on what kind of issue you wish to address. To receive a personalized quote for your treatment, contact Medicine of Tomorrow’s New York City office at (212) 717-1118 or fill out the contact form. We look forward to helping you achieve a healthier, happier skin microbiome!
FAQ
What is Microbiome Aesthetics?
Microbiome Aesthetics is a new and expanding center of care that seeks first and foremost to address the complex communities of microbes that live on and within the skin. We can choose to focus on either the gut microbiome or the skin microbiome, both of which have tremendous impacts on an individual’s overall health, well-being, and outward appearance. Improving a microbiome with a regimen that is specially designed to do so can help a person look and feel healthier while slowing some of the processes of aging.
What is RF microneedling and does it hurt?
RF microneedling works by creating controlled microdamage from both the ultra-fine needles and heat energy. This stimulates the body’s natural wound-healing response, which stimulates the biological processes, which create new collagen and elastin. You can expect little to no pain during the procedure and no downtime. Side effects are rare, with the most common being mild, temporary skin irritation.
How long before I see results?
Unlike more conventional aesthetic treatments, which result in quick, but short-term results, microbiome-based interventions take some time to produce results. Individual results and timeframes will vary. Since results rely on stimulating the body’s own innate healing properties like collagen growth and the production of other key compounds, it can take weeks to months to see visible results. However, these results are effective and long-lasting.
How can I improve my skin microbiome?
At Medicine of Tomorrow, we have developed many different treatments that can help you improve your skin microbiome for a rejuvenated outward appearance and inner health. We can combine different technologies like microneedling, fractional radiofrequency, and the introduction of important vitamins to stimulate the natural healing processes within the body.
References
- Smythe P, Wilkinson HN. The Skin Microbiome: Current Landscape and Future Opportunities. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2023;24(4):3950-3950. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms24043950
- Ferraretto A, Donetti E, García-Mena J, Pacheco-López G. Editorial: The gut-skin-brain axis in human health and disease. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2023;10. doi:https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1155614
- Grice EA, Segre JA. The skin microbiome. Nature Reviews Microbiology. 2011;9(4):244-253. doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/nrmicro2537
